Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht

Donald Trump is back, and so are his controversial picks. The president-elect has named Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford physician and economist famous for his anti-lockdown stance during the COVID-19 pandemic, as his choice to lead the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). If confirmed, Bhattacharya will oversee the world’s premier medical research agency, a $48 billion behemoth with 27 specialized institutes.

The re-election of Donald Trump—or the prospect of it—has sent shockwaves through political and cultural circles, particularly for the movement that has come to define much of Millennial and Gen Z activism: the Woke Initiative. Often misunderstood, “Woke” is a term rooted in awareness of social injustice and systemic inequality. But its modern incarnation has expanded to encompass a wide range of progressive causes, from racial justice and climate change to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly the transgender movement.

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence, a move that has sparked both controversy and debate across the political spectrum. Trump is signaling a hard break with the Biden administration and its policies with his nominations. This seems to be good news for those who believe in Trump and his allies.

In recent months, X, formerly known as Twitter, has witnessed a significant exodus of journalists, media outlets, and influencers. This trend, dubbed the "Xodus," raises critical questions about the platform's direction under Elon Musk's leadership.

With the Trump administration's return, Silicon Valley elites have entered a transformative phase, positioning Elon Musk's platform X (formerly Twitter) as a potential global hub for discourse and influence. This alliance of powerful tech figures, including Musk, Peter Thiel, and Marc Andreessen, aligns strategically to support Trump's vision, creating a scenario where X could dominate as the world's primary communication platform.

With Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, the U.S. crypto industry is witnessing a newfound optimism. At the forefront of this optimism is Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s CEO, whose net worth surged by over $2 billion following the election. Armstrong’s outspoken reflections on the results, published on X, highlight what he believes to be a pivotal moment for economic freedom and the crypto community’s mission.

With the re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th president, the cryptocurrency and tech sectors are buzzing with anticipation. The Bitcoin price has soared to a new all-time high about $75,000, while shares of Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange, skyrocketed over 14% to more than $200. The surge reflects optimism that a pro-crypto administration could usher in regulatory reforms and a more favorable environment for digital assets.

The online magazine Mother Jones recently published an interesting report about US tech oligarchs. The 2024 US presidential election has been marked by an unprecedented level of influence from tech billionaires and other ultra-wealthy individuals, reshaping the political landscape and raising concerns about the state of American democracy.

A recent poll conducted by the "New York Times" has caused a stir, shedding light on the significant level of support Donald Trump enjoys among Republican voters. Despite facing legal challenges, Trump seems to be rolling over his opponents in the ongoing US election campaign.

Ivana Trump, former US President Donald Trump’s first wife, died at the age of 73. She was well-known for decades in New York social circles after she married the real-estate entrepreneur Trump in the late 1970s. She was born in Czechoslovakia and moved to New York, where she found fame as a New York socialite and an executive in the Trump Organization.

Though his presidency ended in disgrace, Donald Trump is one of the most influential republicans. His political apparatus has allegedly raised $115 million, which would be a considerable advantage if Trump decides to run for a 2nd presidential term in the 2024 election. On the other hand, Trump and his family face severe legal problems including fraud allegations.